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Use and Care Guide

Home Laundry Automatic Washer

D2491E3A

Models:

LW6153WM/LM/WB/LB

LW6163WM/LM

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. (If the washer changes

ownership, be sure this manual accompanies the washer.)

Part No. 36896R2 12/95

Amana Washing Machine...

Thank you for buying an Amana washer. Your satisfaction with this new product is very important to us. This Use

and Care Guide will help you understand how your washer operates.., and how to get the most benefit from the features you selected.

Please read this Use and Care Guide thoroughly.

Complete the Registration Card in the packet with this guide and return to Amana's Product Registration

Department promptly. If your registration card is missing, call 1-800-843-0304. If you believe something is operating incorrectly, please read the"Before You Call for Service" section, on

Page 22. If you stillhave questions, please call us at 1-800-843-0304. (Weekdays, during normal business hours,

Central Time.) Any time you call or write us regarding your washer, have the following information readily available. It is located

on a nameplate, found on the right side of the washer cabinet. Take a moment to fill in the information so you have it handy!

Serial No. Model No.

Manufacturing No.

Date of purchase Selling dealer Dealer address

Keep a copy of your sales receipt for future reference, in case warranty service is required.

Factory Service Centers

Listed below are Factory Service Centers which service most metropolitan and surrounding areas. Amana also has a network of independent authorized servicers. Locate a Factory Service Center or independent servicer by

calling 1-800-NATLSVC (628-5782) inside U.S.A. and 319-622-5511 outside U.S.A. When contacting Amana,

provide product information. (Locate product information on the nameplate). Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer. Amana also recommends contacting an authorized servicer if service is required after

warranty expires.

Following are the Amana Factory Service Centers:

ARIZONA -- Also dispatches service inareas of Nevada

NO. & SO. CALIFORNIA COLORADO m Also dispatches service in areas of Utah

FLORIDA GEORGIA m Also dispatches service in areas of Alabama, North and South Carolina and Tennessee IOWA -- Also dispatches service in areas of Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin ILLINOIS -- Also dispatches service in areas of Indiana and Kentucky MASSACHUSETTS -- Also dispatches service in areas of New Hampshire and Rhode Island MARYLAND m Also dispatches service in areas of Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C. NEW YORK -- Also dispatches service in areas of Connecticut and New Jersey OHIO -- Also dispatches service in areas of Michigan and Pennsylvania

TEXAS WASHINGTON m Also dispatches service in areas of Oregon

Did you know Amana offers a complete line of kitchen and laundry appliances.., refrigerators, freezers, ranges, cooktops, wall ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers, washers and dryers? We also manufacture a

complete selection of high efficiency gas furnaces plus both central and room air conditioners. We hope you'll consider Amana the next time you need one of these products.

Enjoy your new washer.

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Table of

Contents

Important Safety Instructions ................................................................. 4

Before Washing

Prepare Wash Load ................................................................................ 6

Sort .......................................................................................................... 6

Pretreat ................................................................................................... 6

Loading the Washer

Load Articles ........................................................................................... 7

Load Sizes .............................................................................................. 7

Water Level ............................................................................................. 7

Water

Water Hardness ...................................................................................... 8

iron .......................................................................................................... 8

Wash Temperature ................................................................................. 8

Laundry Tips ............................................................................................. 9

Washing Temperature Guide ................................................................ 10

Bleach Dispenser .................................................................................. 10

Agitator Cap .......................................................................................... 10

Fabric Softener Dispenser and Agitator ............................................... 10

How To Use Your Washer

Determine Proper Cycle ........................................................................ 12

To Wash Clothes .................................................................................. 12

Timer ..................................................................................................... 13

Wash ..................................................................................................... 13

Spin ....................................................................................................... 13

Control Panel Light ............................................................................... 13

Special Care

Starching ............................................................................................... 14

Knits ...................................................................................................... 14

Permanent Press .................................................................................. 15

Washing Special Items ........................................................................... 16

Washing Problems ................................................................................. 17

Stain Removal ......................................................................................... 18

Maintenance

Cold Weather Care ............................................................................... 21

Care Of Your Washer ........................................................................... 21

Vacations and Extended Non-Use ........................................................ 21

Operating Tips

Out-Of-Balance Switch .........................................................................21

Motor Overload Protector ...................................................................... 21

Before You Call For Service .................................................................. 22

If Service Is Required ............................................................................. 22

When Service Is Required ........................................... Inside Back Cover

-- A WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY

and to reduce the risk of fire or an

explosion, do not store or use gasoline

or other flammable vapors and liquids in

the vicinity of this or

any other appliance.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

(Save These Instructions)

& WARNING 9. 15. To reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, serious Injury or death to persons

when using your washer, follow these basic

precautions:

1. Read all instructions before using the washer.

2. Refer to the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS in the

INSTALLATION manual for

the proper grounding of the washer.

3. Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned

in, washed in, soaked in,

or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other

flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

4. Do not allow children to play

on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is

necessary when the washer is used near children. This is a

safety rule for all appliances.

5. Before the washer is removed

from service or discarded, remove the lid to the washing

compartment.

6. Do not reach into the washer if the washtub is revolving.

7. Do not install or store the

washer where it will be exposed to water and/or

weather.

Do not repair or replace any part of the washer, or attempt any servicing unless

specifically recommended in

the user-maintenance

instructions or in published

user-repair instructions that

you understand and have the

skills to carry out.

10.

Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive

substances to the wash water. These substances give

off vapors that could ignite or explode.

11.

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more.

HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water

system has not been used for such a period, before using a

washing machine or ....

combination washer-dryer, turn on all hot water faucets

and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This

will release any accumulated

hydrogen gas. THE GAS IS FLAMMABLE, DONOT

SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN FLAME DURING THIS TIME.

12. To reduce the risk of an electric shock or fire, DO NOT

use an extension cord or an

adapter to connect the washer to the electrical power

source.

13. Use your w_sher only for its intended purpose, washing

clothes.

Install the washer according to the INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS. All connections for water, drain, electrical power and

grounding must comply with local codes and be made by licensed personnel when required. Do not do it yourself unless you know how!

16.

To reduce the risk of fire, clothes which have traces of

any flammable substances such as vegetable oil, cooking

oil, machine oil, flammable chemicals, thinner, etc. or

anything containing wax or chemicals such as in mops and cleaning cloths, must not be put into the washer. These flammable substances may

cause the fabric to catch on fire by itself.

17.

Do not use fabric softeners or

products to eliminate static unless recommended by the

manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

18.

Keep your washer in good condition. Bumping or dropping the washer can damage safety features. If this occurs, have your washer checked by a qualified

serviceman.

19.

Replace worn power cords and/or loose plugs.

20.

Be sure water connections have a shut-off valve and that

fill hose connections are tight. CLOSE the shut-off valves at

the end of each wash day.

8. Do not tamper with the controls.

14. ALWAYS disconnect the washer from electrical supply

before attempting any service. Disconnect the power cord by

grasping the plug, not the

cord.

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21. Loading door MUST BE CLOSED any time the washer

is to agitate or spin. DO NOT by-pass the loading door

switch by permitting the washer to agitate or spin with

the loading door open. A brake will stop the washtub within seconds if the loading door is opened during spinning. If the washtub does

not stop when the loading

door is opened, remove the washer from use and call the

serviceman.

22. Always read and follow manufacturer's instructions on

packages of laundry and cleaning aids. Heed all

warnings or precautions. To

reduce the risk of poisoning or chemical burns, keep them

out of the reach of children at all times (preferably in a

locked cabinet).

NOTE: The WARNING AND IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all

possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be

understood that common sense, caution and carefulness are factors which CANNOT be built into the washer. These factors

MUST BE supplied by the

person(s) installing, maintaining, or operating the washer.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or the

manufacturer about any problems or conditions you do not

understand.

23. Always follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the garment manufacturer.

24. Never operate the washer with any guards and/or panels removed.

25. DO NOT operate the washer with missing or broken parts.

26. DO NOT by-pass any safety

devices.

27. Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this

machine according to the manufacturer's instructions

may result in conditions which can produce bodily injury and/or property damage.

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Before Washing...

Prepare Wash Load

Empty Pockets and Cuffs Make sure allpockets are empty

and turn them inside out. One

bobby pin, metal or plastic toy, nail or sharp object in a load can catch laundry and cause tears.

Facial tissue left in a pocket will produce extreme "lint". A crayon or lipstick in a wash load may

cause stains that cannot be removed. Roll down cuffs and

shake out grass, sand, and gravel.

Mend Rips and Tears

Little holes can become bigger in

the washer. Mend holes and tears

before placing garments in the

washer.

Close Zipper and Fasten Hooks

These can catch on garments in a wash load and tear them. Tie

belts and sashes so they won't wind around clothes.

Remove Nonwashable Trim

Check for colorfastness too, by

squeezing a portion of garment in warm or hot sudsy water. If the

color bleeds or runs, wash the item separately in cold water.

Sort

Proper sorting is easy if you follow a few guidelines:

1. Sort by Color

Whites

Lights

Darks

Non-Colorfast

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2. Sort by Fabric and Construction

Cottons and

Linens

Synthetics,

Blends & Poly Knits

Permanent

Press

3. Sort by Care Label Cold

•Warm

Hot

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Sort By Type and Amount of Soil

Children's play clothes, as well

as work clothes, will need extra treatment. Lightly soiled

clothes can become dingy if

washed with heavily soiled items.

Sort Lint "Shedders" From Lint "Receivers"

Some fabrics attract lint and should not be washed with lint-

shedding loads. Lint shedders are cottons, terry towels, chenille bedspreads, rugs, and

clothes which have been heavily bleached.

Lint receivers are synthetics, permanent or durable press,

knits (including socks), corduroy, and other smooth fabrics.

Pretreat

Pretreat shirt collars and cuffs

Delicates

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with a pre-wash product or liquid detergent when placing them in the washer. Before washing, treat special stains with bar soap, liquid

detergent or a paste of water and granular detergent. Use a pretreat

soil and stain remover.

Loading the Washer...

Load Articles Load Sizes Water Level

Load items by the amount of space they take up, not by their weight. Mix large and small items

in a load to get the best washing results.

Drop items loosely into the

washtub. The bulk of the clothes

rather than the weight will determine load size. Do not pack items in or wrap them around the agitator. Overloading can cause poor cleaning, excessive wrinkling, and tears.

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Items should move freely through

the wash water for best cleaning

results. Items should rollover

sink and then reappear.

When washing very large items, do not fill washtub as full as with other loads.

Small

3-4 perm. press dress shirts

1 twin sheet, 1 pillow case

1-2 lightweight dresses

Medium

6-7 perm. press shirts

2 twin sheets, 2 pillow cases

8 bath towels, 6 bath cloths

Large

10-11 perm. press shirts

2 full size sheets, 2 pillow cases,

2 pair men's pajamas

12 bath towels, 4 hand towels,

4 wash cloths

Extra Large

8-9 shirts and

5 pair polyester pants

2 queen size sheets,

4 pillow cases, 2 nightgowns

1 pair men's pajamas

1 queen size bedspread

Reset Use the RESET if agitation has

started and more water is needed for the load.

Right

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Wrong

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The water level in your washer should fit the size of your wash

load. Small loads will use lower water levels, There must be

enough water in the washtub to allow items to move and turn over

freely.

Overloading the washtub can result in poor washing and rinsing.

Overloading may also cause wrinkling and tearing of items.

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